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Events

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We invite you to register and attend the following events

  Current and Upcoming Events
 

October 3,2008 Ottawa, Ontario: Meet the 40+ business delegation from the Philippines, learn the rules on recruitment of Philippine overseas workers to Canada, and find out how to deal with today's global Filipinos to be held at the Manila Hut, 1066 Somerset W, Ottawa, from 9:00AM-5:00PM.

LETTER OF INVITATION   (pdf)
PROGRAMME   (pdf)
PRESS RELEASE   (pdf)
REGISTRATION FORM   print & send completed form(pdf)
PROFILE OF DELEGATES    Detailed Profile of Delegates (pdf)
Tentative List of Delegates    Tentative List of Delegates ( as of 5.sept, pdf)

 


Past Events
 
JULY 12-15, 2008 - CPBC business mission to Manila, Philippines.

PARTICIPANTS PROFILE    Detailed Profile of 10 Business Mission Participants (pdf)

 

MAY 22,2008 Destination Philippines

On May 22, 2008, the Canada Philippines Business Council ("CPBC") held a half-day business seminar at the National Archives in Ottawa for those interested in doing business in the Philippines.

Aptly called "Destination Philippines" the seminar featured H.E. Ambassador Jose Brillantes and Peter Sutherland, Canada's former Ambassador to the Philippines, who spoke on the many reasons Canadians do business in the Philippines.

Sutherland 

EDC 

Luncheon June 8, 2007

Bilateral Relations between Canada and the Philippines

Ottawa, Canada - Bilateral Relations between Canada and the Philippines

Ambassador Jose Brillantes, Philippine Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Peter Sutherland, Canada's Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines, and Nick Oosterveen, Immigration Program Manager, Manila

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October 5-7, 2006
Business Mission to Canada


A business mission from the Philippines visited Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal in early October

Victor and Lilia Lorenzo were two of the six business delegates who opted to visit Ottawa. While in Ottawa, the Lorenzos had one-on-one meetings with CPBC members and Ottawa
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"Resilient Business, Transitional Politics"
Ottawa, Canada

"Resilient Business, Transitional politics"
How to ensure business success at a time of political "noise"

Ambassador Jose Brillantes, Philippine Ambassador to Canada, and Rob Simmons, Export Development Canada, spoke on "business success despite political "noise". Presentations
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Business Briefing with EDC & Amb. P. Sutherland
Ottawa, Ontario

Amb. Peter Sutherland, Canadian Ambassador to Philippines, and Marvin Hough, Export Development Canada, chaired a presentation highlighting EDC’s activities in the Philippines and its presence in the region. The presentation was held on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, from 12 noon
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Import - Export Seminar
Winnipeg, Manitoba

The CPBC and the Manitoba Filipino -Canadian Business Council presented "Import-Export: Canada and the Philippines”
Remarks by Mike Pagtakhan, Deputy Mayor of Winnipeg, and Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, former Liberal Member of Parliament. Presentations included The Contract Between the Exporter and the Importer, Paying For Your Imports by Letters of Credit, Bringing Your Goods to/from the Philippines/Canada, and Canadian Experiences of doing business in the Philippines.
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Sutherland October 19, 2004
Breakfast with Amb. Sutherland
Ottawa, Ontario

CPBC and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosted a briefing with H. E. Peter Sutherland, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines. The event was held on Thursday, October 19, 2004, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., Canadian Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 350 Sparks Street, 5th Floor, Ottawa, article
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CPBC Achievement Award
Ottawa, Ontario

The CPBC presented its award of merit to Ambassador Benidicto, Philippine Ambassador to Canada.
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CPBC - Importing from the Philippines
Montreal, Quebec

"Importing from the Philippines” seminar. Remarks by Ambassador Francisco L. Benedicto. Topics included What You Can Import From The Philippines; Import Procedures In Canada; The Contract Between the Exporter and the Importer; How To Pay For Your Imports; How To Bring Your Goods From The Philippines To Canada; Importing Coffee Beans From The Philippines to Canada; and Entrepreneurship In The Philippines.
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CPBC & Embassy of the Philippines
Ottawa, Ontario

"Importing from the Philippines" the third Seminar on Entrepreneurship initiated by Ambassador Benedicto (February and September 2000). The aim was to inform and encourage Filipino-Canadian communities to start a business. Various topics included start-up information, marketing, accounting, obtaining a bank loan, legal issues and experiences of Filipino-Canadian entrepreneurs. The event took place at Parish Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Ottawa, Canada.
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February 23, 2003: Trade Mission to Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand February 23 - March 4, 2003, Industry Canada.

June 12, 2003: Official launch of the Canada Philippines Business Council as a National Business Organization Thursday, June 12, 2003 12:00 - 2:00 pm Penthouse 'A', Sheraton Ottawa

October 16, 2003: CPBC Welcomes H.E. Ambassador Peter Sutherland, Canada's newly appointed Ambassador to the Philippines. CPBC Welcome Reception October 15, 2003 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 56 Range Road, Ottawa
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January 30, 2002: Breakfast business forum in support of official visit of the Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines. Ballroom, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Wednesday, January 30, 2002

February 13, 2002: A breakfast briefing by Robert Collette, Canada's Ambassador to the Philippines; The Philippines - A Business Opportunity for Canadians. Wednesday, February 13, 2002, 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Export Development Canada, Aitken Room, 14th Floor, 151 O'Connor Street, Ottawa

May 15-17, 2002: CPBC & Philippine Embassy of Ottawa host trade delegation from the Philippines Canada Business Council and Junior Team Philippines (View photo)
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February 20, 2001: Networking lunch: Special guest
- Special Envoy Ambassador Raul Rabe of the Philippines, in conjunction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

June 12, 2001: Business forum in honour of Former President Fidel V. Ramos in conjunction with the Embassy of the Philippines, Ottawa.
- Seminar on “Franchising in the Philippines”

October 9, 2001: Evening reception with special guest, Secretary Dante B. Canlas, Secretary of Socio-Economic Planning and Director General Philippine National Economic Development Agency. Presentation: Current Economic Situation and Prospects in the Philippines. The National Press Club, Ottawa, Canada.

OTHER EVENTS - Participation in two bilateral consultations relating to Canada and the Philippines
- Hosting of a delegation from the Philippines in the information technology sector.
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June 14, 2000: International Trade Networking Lunch on “ Opportunities in the Philippines” in conjunction with Ontario Exports Inc., Industry Canada, and Golder and Associates
- Presentation: The Philippines State of the Economy & Related Aspects. Sheraton Hotel, Ottawa, Canada, August 7

OTHER EVENTS: Participation in a number of events in honour of the 50 anniversary of bilateral relations between Canada and the Philippines

March 31, 1999: Luncheon Event: Special guest
- Philippine Ambassador to Canada, H.E. Francisco L. Benedicto

September 29, 1999: Luncheon Event: Special guest
- Canada's Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. John Treleaven

June 12, 1999 Seminar in "Developing Partnerships in the Philippines"
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